1990 BMW 316 vs. 1964 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1990 BMW 316 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 2,890 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Falcon (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1990 BMW 316. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 316 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1964 Ford Falcon.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1964 Ford Falcon (244 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 316. (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 316 | 1964 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 316 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2890 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 20.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 700 kg |
